Turbo to manifold bolts coming loose? how to fix.
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Turbo to manifold bolts coming loose? how to fix.
Hey Guys,
I've been trying to trace a very small exhaust leak that was so small I couldn't hear anything but rather I noticed when I'd roll up my windows driving I could smell it.
I suspected the exhaust manifold gasket between the cylinder head and the manifold because those nuts had wiggled loose on me and I replaced them all with lock washers this time.
However in the process of pulling everything apart tonight I noticed the four bolts that hold the turbo to the exhaust manifold where finger loose. Yes I didn't even have to use a wrench to remove them. Owch. I had put those in pretty tight and used lock washers which are now completely flat and have no spring to them what so ever. I'm assuming they got so hot the metal fatigued and now they're flat washers with a slit lol.
So anyhow how are you guys securing those bolts? I assume some lock tight in this location is a bad idea?
Thanks
Malcolm
I've been trying to trace a very small exhaust leak that was so small I couldn't hear anything but rather I noticed when I'd roll up my windows driving I could smell it.
I suspected the exhaust manifold gasket between the cylinder head and the manifold because those nuts had wiggled loose on me and I replaced them all with lock washers this time.
However in the process of pulling everything apart tonight I noticed the four bolts that hold the turbo to the exhaust manifold where finger loose. Yes I didn't even have to use a wrench to remove them. Owch. I had put those in pretty tight and used lock washers which are now completely flat and have no spring to them what so ever. I'm assuming they got so hot the metal fatigued and now they're flat washers with a slit lol.
So anyhow how are you guys securing those bolts? I assume some lock tight in this location is a bad idea?
Thanks
Malcolm
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Re: Turbo to manifold bolts coming loose? how to fix.
go for studs and crimplock nuts
http://www.treadstoneperformance.com..._cat=Fasteners
http://www.treadstoneperformance.com..._cat=Fasteners
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Ah, I can see how a crimp lock nut won't vibrate loose but what's keeping the stud in the exhaust manifold? Do you put some lock tight on it before installation?
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Re: Turbo to manifold bolts coming loose? how to fix.
this is a good thread mine came off from my blox cast manifold where the t3 inlet goes to the manifold.
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I loctite all the threads going in the head and for the nut/washer but dont know if they will losen up yet
napa was saying use the red stuff but fk that I used just the blue they are crazy
what about double nuting the stud that would help too
napa was saying use the red stuff but fk that I used just the blue they are crazy
what about double nuting the stud that would help too
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Good thread, I can see a lot of people having this problem. Right now my manifold flange is threaded so I have bolts holding the turbo to the manifold. Plus I have split washers with each stud double nutted.
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Do you use studs with it? For that price I should just get this kit I'm thinking, it has the copper nuts too http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...nd+Gasket+Kit+
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http://www.nord-lock.com/ This is the best product ever made for this issue. Period. Kind of pricey but worth it.
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http://www.go-autoworks-store.com/go...-manifold.html
http://www.nord-lock.com/ This is the best product ever made for this issue. Period. Kind of pricey but worth it.
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i used a dab of rtv on the bolts holding the turbo and mine have been good to go since day one, no washers just bolts in the threaded manifold.
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I'm surprised the RTV didn't burn away with the heat there. Cool yours is working though.
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The Nord Lock setup works extremely well. I have them installed on my turbo setup. These are a common sight in high-end industrial applications where this could be an issue.
Tension makes the bolt self-locking. Since the cam angle " α " is larger than the thread pitch " β ", the pair of washers expand more than the corresponding pitch of the thread. the washers lock the fastener in a joint which maintains tension in extreme vibration or dynamic loads.
Tension makes the bolt self-locking. Since the cam angle " α " is larger than the thread pitch " β ", the pair of washers expand more than the corresponding pitch of the thread. the washers lock the fastener in a joint which maintains tension in extreme vibration or dynamic loads.
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The Nord Lock setup works extremely well. I have them installed on my turbo setup. These are a common sight in high-end industrial applications where this could be an issue.
Tension makes the bolt self-locking. Since the cam angle " α " is larger than the thread pitch " β ", the pair of washers expand more than the corresponding pitch of the thread. the washers lock the fastener in a joint which maintains tension in extreme vibration or dynamic loads.
Tension makes the bolt self-locking. Since the cam angle " α " is larger than the thread pitch " β ", the pair of washers expand more than the corresponding pitch of the thread. the washers lock the fastener in a joint which maintains tension in extreme vibration or dynamic loads.
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the rtv i use is the high heat stuff i put a small bead on all exhaust gaskets, it doesn't burn away ever man. i put a small bead on all exhaust gaskets. if youve ever tried to get an exhaust gasket off the head after using the rtv u know it sticks like hell and thats on a flat surface so with a threaded surface it holds amazingly well. i put it on all the studs, bolts gaskets and nothing leaks.
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I've been thinking about this for a while and I don't think I'm going with the stud and nut method. I agree a crimp lock nut is going to lock onto that stud like there's no tomorrow and probably never back off but what's keeping the stud in the manifold?
What ever method I use to secure the studs into the manifold (high temp RTV) I might as well just use on the bolts and save buying the studs and copper crimp nuts.
What ever method I use to secure the studs into the manifold (high temp RTV) I might as well just use on the bolts and save buying the studs and copper crimp nuts.
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